Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(0)2074102000Share profile
Band 2
Band 2
About
Provided by Jonathan Dixey
Practice Areas
Jonathan is recognised as a leading junior specialising in police law, inquests, public inquires and public / administrative law.
Jonathan is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel (having previously been on the B and C Panels). He sits as an Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire.
Recent and on-going inquiries include the Thirlwall, UK Covid-19, Jalal Uddin and Brook House Inquiries. Recent cases include Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289, R (Officer B50) v HM Assistant Coroner for East Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull [2023] EWHC 81 (Admin), Prior and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] EWCA Civ 32 and KSO and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] ICR 34.
Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Jonathan’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Jonathan Dixey is routinely instructed by government departments, police forces and other public bodies in inquests and public inquiries. He has been instructed on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the Covid-19 Inquiry.
Jonathan Dixey assists the police with a range of high-profile cases and hearings, including civil claims, judicial reviews, group litigation orders and public inquiries. He also acts for police forces in misconduct proceedings and employment tribunals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"People go to Jonathan as a calm ear, where otherwise it may be quite chaotic. He is taken very seriously by judges since he is calm and authoritative, and they will give weight to what he's saying."
"Jonathan Dixey is able to deal comfortably with complex and sensitive cases. He combines a sharp legal mind with an ability to work incredibly well with client teams."
"Jonathan has absolutely impeccable judgement. He is completely trustworthy in the way he approaches things. He is very considered and tactful."
"People go to Jonathan as a calm ear, where otherwise it may be quite chaotic. He is taken very seriously by judges since he is calm and authoritative, and they will give weight to what he's saying."
"Jonathan Dixey is able to deal comfortably with complex and sensitive cases. He combines a sharp legal mind with an ability to work incredibly well with client teams."
"Jonathan has absolutely impeccable judgement. He is completely trustworthy in the way he approaches things. He is very considered and tactful."
Discover other Barristers at
5 Essex Chambers
Silks (KC)
All Circuits
London (Bar)
Juniors
All Circuits
